Zero Point: The Historic Convergence of Bangladesh and India

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from any location in Southern Bengal, head towards the nearest major city, which is Jessore. From Jessore, take the Jessore-Benapole Highway (N-7). Continue driving until you reach the Benapole border crossing point. Once at the border, you will need to go through customs and immigration checks. After clearing the border, follow the local signs towards Zero Point, which is located at the coordinates 26.2875964, 88.9102426 in Paschim Chhatnai, Purbba Daripattani, West Bengal. Make sure to have your travel documents ready as you will be crossing into India.

• Public Transportation

  For those preferring public transportation, you can take a bus from major towns in Southern Bengal to Jessore. From there, look for local transport options such as shared autos or taxis that head towards the Benapole border. Upon reaching Benapole, you will have to go through customs. After crossing the border, you can either hire a taxi or use local transport to reach Zero Point in Paschim Chhatnai. Ensure you have Indian Rupees for any local expenses post-border crossing, and check for any applicable visa requirements.

• Walking

  If you are at the Benapole border crossing, after completing immigration and customs, you can walk towards Zero Point, which is approximately a 15-20 minute walk from the border post. Follow the Koloni - Kaligonj Embankment Rd, and you will arrive at the destination. Be aware of your surroundings and ensure you have a map or GPS enabled device to guide you.